Phase 6 (near complete) + Garage "Photoshoot"

DAYTA · 10-13-2009, 07:41 PM

Another round of mods have been installed, though this phase isn't nearly as in depth as previous ones.

- Added the full Euro-R lip kit. I ordered it through Excelerate, and it came in about 3 months. This is the first aesthetic mod I've done in a while, but I think it completes the look of the car. While it was getting installed, I also pulled the plastic covers off the front bumper inserts to allow more airflow into the Icebox horn.

- Installed the Skunk2 front camber kit. Ever since I lowered the car, I was annoyed that my front camber settings were off in the front by -0.4 degrees (-0.1 FL, -0.5 FR). I've now been able to dial in balanced camber settings, as well as match them to what I run in the rear (currently -1.0 degrees at all four corners). I can definitely feel the car has more grip in the corners and is noticeably more predictable. I can also induce more oversteer than before by lifting off mid-corner. Now all I need is wider rubber...

- Relocated the battery to the trunk using a Taylor relocation kit. Ran 1-gauge wire to the rear and haven't run into issues yet (knock wood). I have an Optima RT 75/35 which weighs a ton (~35lbs). My intention was to improve F/R weight distribution to allow for better handling. It's not a night and day difference, but I do notice that turn-in response is noticeably quicker. Momentum shifts are also a bit easier to control, so I can carry more speed through corners.

And now for my attempt at a photoshoot. I might have one more step to do before Phase 6 is complete, but since I'm still a bit undecided whether or not I'm going to do it, I figured I'd take some shots now.

I borrowed a friends Nikon P90 and wasn't impressed with the quality of the photos, so I think my next purchase might be a DSLR (maybe D5000?). Constructive criticsm is always welcome:

Also took some quick shots of the engine bay and trunk to show the battery results from relocating the battery:

Stay tuned for more phases

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zildjonkim · 10-13-2009, 07:46 PM

what exhaust you got there? it looks really good! I mean along with everything else that looks really good. ahha

VorteC · 10-13-2009, 07:47 PM

Always loved your car DAYTA. Still do

EuroRspec · 10-13-2009, 08:14 PM

Looks great.

felixd · 10-13-2009, 08:16 PM

woahhh nice n sleeky man

CCColtsicehockey · 10-13-2009, 08:23 PM

wow talk about blast from the past...some of the more veteran members might remember cmf. Car looks just like his. Silver with jdm lip kit except 04 of course and the same whees. Look good man. Wish I was able to keep working on the car the way I used too.